North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack | Feature | Tortuga Daily Carry Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack and Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Top on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack, and 8 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Tortuga Daily Carry Pro: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries 10L more than the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro (35L vs. 25L), while the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro is the better call.